Hand Sewing Needles 101 | How to Choose a Hand Sewing Needle | Best hand sewing needles 2022

[@lucyperry8422]

This video has answered so many questions I've had about slow stitching. I've purchased a half dozen needles and none would go through the fabric on my scrap ball. Thank you for being so thorough in your descriptions and uses of each type of needle. I'm feeling more confident now about choosing the right tool for my newfound hobby!

[@DanielaMellen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@944gemma]

I LOVE hand sewing. It’s so relaxing.

[@DanielaMellen]

I agree with you. It's a very calming activity for me 😊

[@ritabrandow1318]

Thank you for the great information. I am a 71 year old Newbie. I am learning how to embroidery, slow stitch and cross stitch.

[@DanielaMellen]

Wonderful! I hope you find it enjoyable and rewarding!

[@majellamaas3996]

Thank you for explaining the bodkin. I think I have one or two in with my vintage needle books. Now that I know its purpose, I will locate one to keep on my worktable. Happy stitching!

[@DanielaMellen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariagoulet9697]

Great information. Thank you for explaining the differences in needles...very helpful.

[@DanielaMellen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rhoodj]

​@@DanielaMellenThanks a lot. Couldn't find a good needle like I used to years ago. Long & strong with smaller eyes.😮😢😅

[@caroljaggers4124]

Great information. Thank you I love collecting sewing books each one is a piece of art.

[@DanielaMellen]

I totally agree! Sewing books, particularly the older ones, are just gorgeous.

[@juststartingover2735]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@DanielaMellen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynnearlyriser]

I'm new to handstitching and now I can use everything I learned from this video for my needle book 👍

[@DanielaMellen]

Fantastic! I think you'll enjoy this new hobby!

[@lynnearlyriser]

Thanks!

[@DanielaMellen]

Thank you, so much! ❤️ So thoughtful of you.

[@sharontrumble4872]

Thank you so much for all the details and examples. I pulled out my embroidery from years ago and have no idea which needles I used then. This information will be so helpful… I have listened to this twice and will do so again but jot down some notes this time. The first time I embroidered was probably in the early ‘60s. I am 73 years old now. It’s a wonderful skill and very relaxing to me.. not sure I can interest my 14 year old granddaughter but I will try.

[@DanielaMellen]

Glad it was helpful! I find it relaxing too. How great that you're sharing your art with your granddaughter.

[@rhoodj]

I used to have better hand needles before 2008. I have been looking for good hand needles since 2009 but I can't find my preferred ones.. I think this video will help me. I never think someone would make video for sewing hand needles.😅😅 thanks a lot

[@DanielaMellen]

Glad the video helped.😊

[@rhoodj]

@@DanielaMellen You did a great job. I bought the PIECEMAKERS Milliners straw needles. I am a former Tailor designer (1989 - 2009) but I still doing my own and my family stuffs. Thanks again🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤜🤛

[@DanielaMellen]

Thanks so much. Your family is lucky to have you!

[@tammyadams7965]

Thank you for this video as it has been very helpful. 🙂

[@DanielaMellen]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@GreenGrl2023]

So helpful! Thanks for sharing this. I would love to hear your advice on how to choose good quality thread to work with!

[@DanielaMellen]

Thanks. I have tried a few brands of floss and prefer DMC by far. I also find that older thread (from second hand stores, found from family, etc) is hit or miss. Some is quite durable, other skeins tend to be fragile.

[@mariaruiz3848]

Thank you for the information. Very helpful..👍🏻

[@DanielaMellen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@giusicoluccia6594]

Thank you so much for this detailed description!! Everything is much clearer,now😊Often I change needle depending on what I feel is better for that work,too and now I know there's a reason for that👍🌹

[@DanielaMellen]

You're doing the right thing by instinct!

[@diane2941]

Thanks for the information!

[@DanielaMellen]

Hope it was useful.

[@sandylangan6086]

Surprised that you haven't added glovers which I use much.

[@DanielaMellen]

Oh, please tell me how you use them. I haven't used gloves, except for feeding fabric or quilts through a machine for grip. How do you use gloves?

[@elainet5870]

I, too use a variety of needles. I recently bought some chenille (John James) needles sizes 18, 24, and 26, to try ribbon embroidery, and I was surprised with how short the needles were! I don’t care to use short needles. TFS. 😃

[@DanielaMellen]

I'm with you, Elaine. I don't like short needles either!

[@rhoodj]

​@DanielaMellen I love strong tailor needles with small eyes. But can't find them anymore 😅😅

[@charlottehetherington8720]

Does the size of the needle affect the overall look of an embroidery piece

[@DanielaMellen]

Yes, it does. If you have a large needle with a large point, you will be putting large holes in your fabric. If you have thick thread, this will affect the texture of the piece. Some people prefer the larger thread, others prefer a more delicate stitch. You will find a look that you enjoy, both stitching and seeing the result. There are no wrong things to do.

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

So what would I use for sewing a garment by hand? If I don’t want to use a sewing machine?

[@DanielaMellen]

The needle for hand sewing would vary by the fabric that you choose and if it's a heavy weight vs a light weight. Also, decide what size needle you are most comfortable using (a long one or shorter one, wide-eye, etc). I tend to think a good place to start is with a pack of assorted needles, so you can get a feel for the basic needle designs, (embroidery, chenille, basting, and darning.)

[@jay_chang]

This video is really informative, I was looking at needle sizes and realize brands like Clover, Regal, Esboss, Pony all uses a different classification and number. John James site does provide pictorial illustration but it is really non standardized numbering. I still figuring a way to chart needle sizes and classify then. I am recently exploring on handmade sewing needles from stainless steel wires, kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4OVdKqKj7-kircsi=6P3x7mnMhVCE9hqW Which I only know I am making needles but thanks to this video I can more or less know how to classify the needles I made.